Locos - Rolling stock (general)
Lubrication
I'm getting ready to assemble trucks/gearboxes on a couple of Stewart FT units, I'm interested in recommendations for the type of lube to use. I read about the new high tech Nano lubes but do they really justify the cost verses the good old standby Labelle.
Diaphragms
Is there such a thing as a good diaphragm? I have just finished painting a pair of Cary E7 shells and they would look much better with diaphragms filling the void between the A & B units. I have tried several different manufacturers diaphragms over the years without any success. I have several Proto 2000 E7s,8s &9s that I have had to remove the diaphragms to prevent problems. I also tried them on my Daylight passenger cars and had to remove them.
Neodymium magnets for uncoupling?
Does anyone have experiences with neodymium magnets in the roadbed for uncoupling Kadees? Occasionally they are called super magnets.
I know some people swear by using bamboo pics but my hands are not steady enough.
Thanks
Doug
Cyber Monday
It is cyber Monday. For all of those people considering a 3D print of that favorite railway car, today is the day to grab those savings at Shapeways.
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Check out my models: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/schistlakemodels
There are a variety of models in various scales by other modelers.
Tim Schwartz
(Not enjoying -30C windchills!)
Steel Wheel Help
I am in the process of converting the last of my rolling stock (30 or so) to steel wheels. I have a number of older kits which are really neat, what with metal side frames, metal bolsters and plastic wheels all supported by tiny, pain-in-the-ass metal springs that took me forever to install. The problem, as I started on a really nice boxcar, is that I noticed the all metal trucks. Plus and minus voltage meets in the middle and my Digitrak Zephyer just screams at me when that happens.
Train Set or individual pieces?
I am looking to get back into the hobby. I would like to get some of the new n scale equipment with kadee style couplers. Is it worth looking at a "train set" for decent running equipment? Should I avoid these? I'm thinking of a n scale CSX branch line in a spare bedroom on a small budget. Obviously, no brass! Any help is appreciated.
Southern Pacific Covered Gondola
To Al: Today I present a Quality Craft Kit of a Southern Pacific covered gondola for steel transport. Not many railroads opted for this monster. I painted, lettered and weathered this car a decade or so back. I use this car in service to Granite City Steel on the layout. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout
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